Leave No Trace Trainer Course

          2020 Course dates & location

          Thursday, April 23rd, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

          Garman Scouting Center, 2860 Genesee St, Cheektowaga NY 14225

          Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00pm through Sunday, May 3rd, 12:00pm

          Camp Stonehaven, 4670 Albright Road, Ransomville NY 14131

The Leave No Trace Trainer training program is a 16-hour course for ALL BSA-registered Leaders, Boy Scouts, and Venturers age 14 and older who are interested in learning how to apply Leave No Trace principles in an outdoor setting and teach the principles to others. Participants will be expected to develop and deliver a 15-minute presentation on one of the seven Leave No Trace principles during the course. This Leave No Trace Trainer training program is recommended for youth who will hold the Outdoor Ethics Guide position of responsibility in a Troop. Included in the program is a short hike and overnight camping experience where students will have the opportunity to put Leave No Trace principles into practice. Transportation to the outpost campsite is available if needed. Participants must attend both the evening classroom session and overnight practical session. Cost is $45 per person and includes all training materials and two meals (Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.) Also included is an Outdoor Ethics Orientation, which is required for the BSA Outdoor Ethics awards.

Register online or in person at the Council Service Center

 www.wnyscouting.org/training

For more information contact:

Dave Bliss, Leave No Trace Master Educator        (716) 838-3048     ds227bliss@roadrunner.com

Rob Reeves, Leave No Trace Master Educator     (716) 930-1821     ninjarob3000@yahoo.com

Fred Thornley, GNFC Outdoor Ethics Advocate   (716) 982-2045     thornleyo@verizon.net